Spine Surgery Patient Positioning FAQs

What spine procedures do BoneFoam positioners support?

Cervical and lumbar procedures across anterior, lateral, supine, and prone positions. The collection is organized by position and approach (anterior cervical, lateral lumbar, prone lumbar), plus adjacent patient protection.

What does BoneFoam offer for anterior cervical spine cases?

Nextend and Nextend Lite. Both are anterior cervical positioners designed to support landmark positioning and radiographic visualization for applicable ACDF-style procedures.

Nextend vs. Nextend Lite: what's the difference?

Nextend is the fuller-featured anterior cervical positioning system, while Nextend Lite is a streamlined, more portable option that fits when storage, portability, or a lighter footprint matters. Which one is right depends on adjustability, imaging, and workflow preferences at your facility.

What positioner is used for prone and lateral lumbar spine surgery?

The Universal Prone Positioning System is used for posterior and prone lumbar cases, and Sideline is used for lateral lumbar. Pick based on the planned approach and confirm setup in the current eIFU.

What products protect patients during spine surgery?

Face Guard, Head Guard, Arm Guard, Shin Guard, and Leg Guard from the Guardian line pair with spine positioners. Which ones you use depends on whether the patient is prone, lateral, or supine.

Where do I find training and setup docs for spine positioners?

Every spine product page links to information sheets and the current eIFU, plus additional spine portfolio and educational content. Always defer to the current product documentation and your facility's protocols.